- Fauna
- Round trip
- Refreshment stop
- Flora
Niedersfelder Hochheide - nature discovery trail north of Winterberg
The largest of the mountain heaths in northwestern Germany, which are rare throughout Europe, is located near Niedersfeld. The vast, treeless landscape turns into a pink carpet of heather blossoms in late summer.
Tour starting point:
Parking lot Hochheidehütte, Niedersfeld
Tour destination point:
Parking lot Hochheidehütte, Niedersfeld
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Additional Information
The audio files of the Rothaarsteig can be transferred directly on site to the smartphone via QR code or phone call, ordownloaded beforehand on the Internet from the website of the Rothaarsteig Association(www.rothaarsteig.de).Category
WanderungLength
5.1 kmTime
1:15 Std.Elevation ascent
77 mElevation descent
77 mAltitude (Minimum)
772 mAltitude (Maximum)
826 mCondition
Difficulty
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Landscape
Recommended seasons
In the east of the Hochsauerlandkreis, on the state border with Hessen, you will find the nature reserve and FFH area "Neuer Hagen", also known as "Niedersfelder Hochheide", at an altitude of more than 800 meters.
Mountain heaths are habitats for specialists among animals and plants. These include the slow-growing dwarf shrubs that dominate the low-tree landscape: Heather, Blueberry and Cranberry, as well as the rare Crowberry and Dewberry. In summer you can also see arnica, known as a medicinal plant, on the Hochheide, its golden yellow flowers shining in the sun.
In the area you have a good chance to spot a Great Grey Shrike on the spruce tops or hear the call of the cuckoo, which has become rare in many places. A special sight is also the large herd of heath sheep and goats that pass through the area once a year to perform the "maintenance bite" necessary for preservation.
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Directions
To explore the area, the circular trail signposted by "NH" is recommended. The audio trail of the Rothaarsteig with its ten experience stations, which also include the lookout point on the Clemensberg, also runs along this trail. The Hoppecke spring can also be reached from the circular trail via a branch path.
Public transiot
It is difficult to get there by public transport, because from the village to the Hochheide there is already a 3-4 km long way (depending on the route) with an incline. The nearest bus stop is "Niedersfeld, Post" (walking distance to the starting point at least 60 minutes). The current timetable information can be found at: http://efa.vrr.de
Getting there
In Niedersfeld near Winterberg, turn left on the B 480 opposite the "Isken" bakery coming from Olsberg, and right coming from Winterberg. Follow the signs "Hochheidehütte" to the parking lot.Address for navigation: not specifiedGPS (UTM): 32 U 469167, 5678200Google coordinates: 51.254320, 8.558170
Parking
Parking lot Hochheidehütte, free of charge